Assistant Licensing - Business Development & Strategy

Fanatics Commerce•Winona, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fanatics Commerce is seeking an Assistant Licensing Coordinator to manage the end-to-end product concept approvals and licensor relationships for WinCraft. This role is crucial for maintaining brand integrity, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements, and supporting the efficiency of the Licensing Department. The Assistant Licensing Coordinator will leverage data, automation, and AI-enabled insights to drive business and fan impact.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in Licensing or Brand Management, with demonstrated knowledge of licensing practices and contractual requirements.
High level of attention to detail with a keen understanding of contractual language in licensing documents and the ability to maintain accuracy across high volumes of work.
Strong organizational and documentation skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with Senior Management, licensors, and cross-functional partners.
Timely and professional follow-up on all internal and external communications, with a track record of meeting deadlines.
Proficiency with licensing approvals software and the ability to quickly learn and navigate external licensor systems.
Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively, with the ability to maintain focus and productivity for extended periods in an on-site environment.
A bachelor's degree in business or a similar field of study.

Responsibilities

Partner cross-functionally with internal design, product, and quality control teams to ensure initial design development meets all licensing requirements.
Serve as a collaborative point of contact for licensors on art approvals, building strong working relationships.
Train teammates on best practices within the Licensing Department, communicating requirements clearly and concisely.
Uphold brand integrity and protect the fan experience by maintaining strict confidentiality and ensuring all product concepts meet licensor standards.
Coordinate and distribute licensor-supplied assets to internal team members in a timely manner.
Abide by pre-production sample requirements prior to releasing for order entry.
Build and sustain strong licensor relationships.
Leverage WinCraft's approvals software and external systems to maintain accurate records of licensor feedback and project status.
Proactively contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Licensing Department.
Lead resolution of licensing issues as they arise, working cross-functionally to develop timely and effective solutions.
Administer required design changes within the company prior to artwork submission.
Obtain all necessary licensor and team approvals for product concepts with thorough and accurate documentation, meeting deadlines consistently.
Manage a high volume of concurrent approval workflows across multiple licensors and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge of licensing practices, contractual language, and agreement requirements.
Execute all tasks as directed by the Licensing Management Team to support workflow continuity and departmental efficiency.